Kanye West Speaks On ‘Live Fast, Die Young’
“You know what’s so bugged?†he said. “I had a friend that didn’t realize I produced the last Jay-Z album. Because I’m such a notorious pop character, such a hated guy, or a loved guy, controversial or whatever it is, that people kind of forget that I sit and work hard as hell on beats. I listened to CDs for three days to find the ‘Live Fast Die Young’ sample, which was ‘If This World Were Mine’ flipped by the Bar-Kays. And I loved the sample so much that I played it for two days. Just over and over and over, and I thought about it and said, ‘Claps. I want handclaps to go with this sample. That’s what I need to juxtapose it and not make it just some takeoff of a ‘94 hip-hop song, but to make it a 2010, 2011, 2012 futuristic version of itself.’ And I started the claps and put the ‘hey, hey, hey’ and the drums, and I just programmed it. It’s kind of important for people to realize I’m a producer also.â€
Songs That Will Be Featured In Jay-Z’s Decoded
Naturally, there are some I’d have liked to see in this publication, but I’m definitely excited nonetheless. How about you?
Kanye On Making “Live Fast, Die Young
Kanye continues his conversation with MTV and explains how he came up with the backdrop for Rick Ross’ “Live Fast, Die Young†off Teflon Don.
“I listened to CDs for three days to find the ‘Live Fast Die Young’ sample, which was ‘If This World Were Mine’ flipped by the Bar-Kays. And I loved the sample so much that I played it for two days. Just over and over and over, and I thought about it and said, ‘Claps. I want handclaps to go with this sample. That’s what I need to juxtapose it and not make it just some takeoff of a ’94 hip-hop song, but to make it a 2010, 2011, 2012 futuristic version of itself.’ And I started the claps and put the ‘hey, hey, hey’ and the drums, and I just programmed it. It’s kind of important for people to realize I’m a producer also.â€
Lil’ B x Cormega – I Killed Hip-Hop
It’s officially official. That lil’ nigga aint going anywhere. Get used to the based god.
Eminem & Rihanna Reunite On LOUD
Eminem and Rihanna have recorded the sequel to “Love The Way You Lie†for the singers upcoming album, Loud. MTV got a chance to hear the track and here’s what they had to say:
When the chorus kicks in, the hook from the original track is bigger and more cinematic than ever before, but it’s Em’s seething anger when he delivers his verse that will have fans going bananas. He raps about the pain she causes him just as much as he causes her, spitting rhymes about trading punches with his lady love.
Kid CuDi – Marijuana
Roll some kush and enjoy this shit. Cause, you know…I can’t right now. Damnit. …Mr. Rager drops 11/9.
Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday (Tracklisting)
Here we go with these EP-lookin-ass albums. Tracklisting after the jump.
01 I’m The Best
02 Roman’s Revenge f. Eminem
03 Did It On ‘Em
04 Right Thru Me
05 Fly
06 Save Me
07 Moment 4 Life
08 Here I Am
09 Dear Old Nicki
10 Your Love
11 Blow Ya Mind (Deluxe Edition Bonus)
Party Rockers: Master Of The Mix
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“Master of the Mix”, the new reality show sponsored by Smirnoff, will feature seven DJs who face weekly competition until only one master of the mix remains. Featuring Just Blaze as host and Kid Capri as the celebrity judge, the show will air Wednesdays on Centric at 10:30pm and on Saturdays at 12 midnight on BET.Check out the DJs, clips and more at: www.masterofthemix.com.
To commemorate this groundbreaking effort, LSP and Smirnoff have teamed up for a series of events including the launch of the premiere episode. Join us as we celebrate Smirnoff’s nod to DJ culture on Wednesday, November 3rd.
Attendees will get to nosh on great food, sip Smirnoff cocktails (limited time and while supplies last), try their hands at DJing, take in a documentary or two, and watch the premiere episode of “Master of the Mix” on Centric at 10:30pm.
The night will also feature just a few of DC’s own well-known party rockers
throughout the night:
DJ Stylus, “The Vibe Conductor”, DJ Jahsonic, DJ Book, DJ Dredd,
Adrian Loving and DJ RBI
Live painting by: Aniekan
LUX LOUNGE | 649 New York Ave, NW, WDC | 8PM | 21+
RSVP HERE!
After the launch, join DJ Stylus, more special guest DJs, and a host of community partners every Wednesday for weekly viewing parties scheduled throughout the city.
Stay in the mix! Check in weekly to www.lilsoso.com for updates and viewing party announcements.
Statik Selektah x Xzibit – MMX (Mixtape)
This certainly came outta nowhere, didn’t it? Tracklisting and download link after the jump.
1. Intro
2. Hurt Locker (produced by Scoop Deville)
3. Gotta Get Em (produced by DJ Khalil)
4. It’s Whatever (ft. Jadakiss, Uncle Murda, B-Real & Young De (prod. by DJ Green Lantern)
5. Phenom (ft. Kurupt & 40 Glocc)
6. HFOU (ft. Trick Trick)
7. Goin’ Back [ft. 1982 (Statik & Termanology) & Cassidy]
8. Freestyle Ghetto (1st Xzibit Appearance)
9. Hit & Run
10. Paparazzi
11. Foundation
12. Eyes May Shine
13. Eyes May Shine RMX (ft. Mobb Deep)
14. What U See Is What U Get
15. Pussy Pop (ft. Jayo Felony & Method Man)
16. Los Angeles Times
17. What’s The Difference (ft. Dr. Dre & Eminem)
18. Bitch Please (ft. Snoop & Nate Dogg)
19. Bitch Please 2 (ft. Eminem, Dr. Dre & Snoop)
20. X (produced by Dr. Dre)
21. Get Your Walk On
22. Symphony In X Major (ft. Dr. Dre)
23. Multiply (ft. Nate Dogg)
24. Multiply (Just Blaze RMX) (ft. Busta Rhymes)
25. What A Mess (prod. by DJ Premier)
More Curren$y Pilot Talk 2 Promo
This guy really wasted no time, did he? Pilot Talk 2 drops 11/23.
Source: Creative Control on Vimeo.
AudioMuffin & Audible Treats CMJ Showcase In NYC At Sullivan Hall
Continuing on with the events at this year’s CMJ Festival, we hit up a showcase provided courtesy of Audio Muffin, featuring Big Pooh (and the Hall of Justus), DC’s Diamond District, Chip Fu (yea, really), the Niceguys and many more. Check out the pics after the jump.
Tabi Bonney, (Uptown) XO & Co. Perform In Apple Store In NYC (CMJ Weekend)
Jamoris was able to hit up quite a few shows during the College Music Journal (CMJ) Festival, one of many featuring some of the leading artists from the DC area. Shout out to Tabi, XO, Jasmine Solano, Haziq and everyone who put together one of many great shows to see that week. Check out more pics after the jump.
